Flight Physiology Flashcards
What factors can make a pilot more susceptible to hypoxia?
a. carbon monoxide inhalation,
b. anemia,
c. certain medications,
d. small amounts of alcohol,
e. low does of drugs such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, analgesics, etc.,
f. extreme heat or cold, fever, and anxiety increase the body’s demand for oxygen.
At what altitudes are pilots encouraged to use supplemental oxygen?
day = above 10,000' night = above 5,000'
What regulations apply, and what common sense should prevail concerning the use of alcohol?
The regulations prohibit pilots from performing crewmember duties within 8 hours after drinking any alcoholic beverage or while under the influence of alcohol.
Rain on the windshield of an aircraft on approach to landing will produce what type of illusion?
Rain on the windshield will cause an illusion that you are high and will cause you to fly a lower final than is normal or safe.
An approach over water or a dark featureless area on final will give what type of an illusion?
An approach over water or a dark featureless area on final will give an illusion of greater height and will cause you to fly a lower final than is normal or safe.
Haze or poor visibility will give what type of an gives an illusion?
Haze or poor visibility gives an illusion of greater distance which may cause you to maintain excess altitude.
What is the effect of runway lights that are brighter than normal and how should a pilot respond?
Runway lights that are brighter than normal give an illusion that they are closer than they actually are. At night use VASI or a glide slope when possible to avoid illusions that may fly you into terrain.
What is the effect of a narrower runway than you are normally used?
A narrower runway than you are normally used to will give an illusion that will cause you to fly a lower final than is normal or safe.
What is the effect of an upsloping runway?
An upslope runway can cause an illusion that you are high and will cause you to fly a lower final than is normal or safe.
